Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the fascinating carioca culture and see a different side to Rio with this informative walking Tour of Rocinha Favela. Get to know the community and daily life in this favela with a safe and non-intrusive cultural tour in Rio de Janeiro.

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Days & Hours:

Monday to Sunday

Departs at 1:30pm

During Carnival (February 24- 28), this tour will depart during the morning (Consult Customer Service for revised departure schedule).

Duration:

4 hours approx.

The densely populated Rocinha Favela, situated on a steep hill overlooking the city, is one of the largest favelas in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. If you want to get to know this neighbourhood and the extraordinary culture it holds, book this fascinating walking tour to discover part of the essence of Rio.

This Rocinha Favela Walking Tour allows you to safely visit this favela and interact with the community in a respectful way. An experienced guide, a resident of the favela, will take you to different parts of this site, which extends over 865,000 square metres, with panoramic views over Rio. Learn about the history and culture of the favela from an insider, giving you a genuine insight into the daily lives of the locals.

The tour ends with a capoeira show performed by talented local children. You’ll leave with a greater understanding of Rio’s different facets, and an insight into Carioca culture. Don’t miss this unique experience; book your walking tour of Rocinha Favela now.

Please note that this tour has a different cost on special dates such as Carnival and other big events in Rio de Janeiro.

Passengers staying outside of the main tourist areas will be assigned a central meeting point.